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Several Cowboys teaming up with Shaquille O’Neal to help DASA

Thursday at the House of Blues in Dallas, a number of Cowboys will take part in the All-Star “Jump Off,” with Shaquille O’Neal.

The event will help raise money for the Dallas All Sports Association with a celebrity casino night in the Foundation Room. Among the Cowboys expected to attend will be Jason Hatcher, Tashard Choice, Felix Jones, Marcus Spears, Stephen Bowen and Miles Austin.

Tickets for the private affair in the Foundation Room are $300 and will allow fans to compete against the stars and celebrities in craps, blackjack, poker and roulette. Space is limited to the first 150 ticket holders. DASA helps provide college scholarships for underprivileged kids that have been accepted into a college but lack the financial support.

“This means more to me than the things I do on the field,” Choice said. “That’s what matters more because when you’re done with football you give back to the kids and then the community. I never had a chance to have a pro athlete come back to my school and say some words of encouragement. I know they look up to us.”

There will also be performances and by several music artist in the Cambridge room and main restaurant dining area of the House of Blues. Tickets start at $45. Tickets can be purchased at the House of Blues box office or online at www.celebritythursday.ticketleap.com.